{"id":2365,"date":"2019-04-19T07:29:28","date_gmt":"2019-04-19T11:29:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.birkatelyon.com\/blog\/?p=2365"},"modified":"2019-04-19T11:32:52","modified_gmt":"2019-04-19T15:32:52","slug":"6-tips-for-green-wedding-invitations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.birkatelyon.com\/blog\/6-tips-for-green-wedding-invitations\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Tips for “Green” Wedding Invitations"},"content":{"rendered":"

You\u2019ve no doubt gotten those gorgeous (and hefty) wedding invitations, loaded with many<\/em> classy bits of paper, sheets of tissue, extra envelopes. Yes, they seem elegant \u2013 but from an environmental standpoint, it equals a whole lot of waste. If you \u2013 like many current couples \u2013 are looking to reduce your wedding footprint on the environment, consider our helpful tips for creating “green” wedding invitations.<\/p>\n

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RECYCLED PAPER<\/h3>\n

Here\u2019s a fun fact: each ton of recycled paper saves the equivalent of 17 trees, 7,000 gallons of water and the equivalent of 380 gallons of oil. Enough reason to \u201cgo green\u201d and opt for recycled paper for your wedding invitations.<\/p>\n

USE THE INTERNET<\/h3>\n

Many couples are opting for technology for some (or part) of their wedding invitations. You can use email to get basic info such as \u201cwill attend\u201d or \u201cnot.\u201d Send a single printed card with relevant website details. That includes web addresses for things like a bachelorette party, rehearsal dinner, etc. The Earth will thank you.<\/p>\n

CALLIGRAPHY<\/h3>\n

Believe it or not, calligraphy isn\u2019t just elegant \u2013 it’s an environmentally-friendly way to do your wedding invitations. Having someone do calligraphy on things like envelopes, menus, and invitations will add a lovely touch to your wedding items.\u00a0 And keep your conscience clear.<\/p>\n

CHOOSE SOMETHING OTHER THAN PAPER<\/h3>\n

Instead of traditional paper place cards, stamp names on a stone. Or opt for waiters (with a single print out of table listings) to direct your guests to their table. You could also tie color-coded ribbons to a flower stem to give your guests a unique way to navigate their way to their table.<\/p>\n

MINIMIZE \u201cEXTRAS\u201d<\/h3>\n

Those elegant sheets of vellum? Extra programs? Think in terms of who\u2019s actually coming to the ceremony. One program per couple will save lots of paper, ink and more. Same goes for menus. Think of creative ways to consolidate the information that you need.<\/p>\n

ASK THE PRINTER<\/h3>\n

Many printers use traditional printing techniques. Yet more are now also offering plant-based inks, like soy. Ask if they can use these eco-friendly assets to do custom projects, like your wedding program.<\/p>\n

There are a host of ways to celebrate your wedding without using extra paper, printing and other elements that negatively impact the environment. Do a little homework and you’ll find other unique ways to bring your special day to life (and keep Mother Nature smiling).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

You\u2019ve no doubt gotten those gorgeous (and hefty) wedding invitations, loaded with many classy bits of paper, sheets of tissue, extra envelopes. Yes, they seem elegant \u2013 but from an environmental standpoint, it equals a whole lot of waste. If you \u2013 like many current couples \u2013 are looking to reduce your wedding footprint on the environment, consider our helpful tips for creating “green” wedding invitations. As long as we\u2019re…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":192,"featured_media":2369,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[170,169,171,125,168],"yoast_head":"\n6 Tips for "Green" Wedding Invitations - BirkatElyonBlog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"There are lots of creative ways to lessen your wedding's impact on the Earth. 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